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Spring Wheat Going Through the Baler

Published July 28, 2021

North Dakota Wheat Commission Administrator Neal Fisher says there are a few bright spots with the spring wheat and durum crop in the state, but there’s also disappointment. "Spring wheat harvest is sporadic right now." Fisher is seeing more balers…

Spring Wheat Tour Begins with a Look at the Better Crop

Published July 27, 2021

It’s going to be a hot week for a wheat tour as more than 40 participants travel across North Dakota. Hot temperatures combined with a lack of moisture will translate into an interesting spring wheat crop. The first leg of…

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Yield Potential Reduced for Spring Wheat in the Dakotas

Published July 20, 2021

Extremely variable spring wheat conditions are evident in Dakotas this year. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says the hot, dry and windy conditions are dominating the growing season. "We've seen yield potential reduced. Producers…

Tough Shape

Published July 2, 2021

North Dakota Wheat Commission marketing director Jim Peterson took in the discussion with USDA leadership in Carrington. Given the current conditions, spring wheat yields in the state are estimated to be the lowest in ten years. Peterson said 30 bushel…

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Yields Hurt by the Heat

Published June 2, 2021

The hot weather is not great news for the small grains in North Dakota. The barley crop is doing ok, but it needs rain. North Dakota Barley Council Executive Administrator Steve Edwardson says there are two caveats for small grains…

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Spotty Spring Wheat Stands Seen Across North Dakota

Published May 5, 2021

According to North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson, the spring wheat emergence varies across North Dakota. "Most of North Dakota is dry with the exception of a small portion in the southeast part of the…

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Farmers Elected to ND Wheat Commission Board

Published April 26, 2021

Epping, North Dakota farmer Dustin Johnsrud and Scott Huso of Aneta were elected to the North Dakota Wheat Commission board. The Commission consists of seven farmer board members, six of which are elected and one appointed by the governor. Johnsrud…

ND Wheat Planting Moves Slowly in Mid-April

Published April 20, 2021

North Dakota farmers are making small progress in planting spring wheat and durum. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says fieldwork likely happened prior to the cold and snow in mid-April. "Then, in some areas…

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Spring Wheat Seeding Begins, a Decline in Acreage Expected

Published March 29, 2021

Spring wheat seeding is underway, but North Dakota Wheat Commission Policy and Marketing Director Jim Peterson says many farmers are waiting for warmer soil conditions. "Hopefully during that waiting period they'll catch some moisture to help early germination look more…

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Fisher, Borgen Inducted into ND Ag Hall of Fame

Published March 12, 2021

Two state ag leaders are new members of the North Dakota Agriculture Hall of Fame. North Dakota Wheat Commission Administrator Neal Fisher and a past president of the Northern Canola Growers Association Tom Borgen received the recognition during the North…

Articles tagged under: North Dakota Wheat Commission

Spring Wheat Going Through the Baler

Spring Wheat Tour Begins with a Look at the Better Crop

Yield Potential Reduced for Spring Wheat in the Dakotas

Tough Shape

Yields Hurt by the Heat

Spotty Spring Wheat Stands Seen Across North Dakota

Farmers Elected to ND Wheat Commission Board

ND Wheat Planting Moves Slowly in Mid-April

Spring Wheat Seeding Begins, a Decline in Acreage Expected

Fisher, Borgen Inducted into ND Ag Hall of Fame

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